William B. Dukes reappointed to South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission

May 19, 2022

William B. Dukes, of Chapin, has been appointed to another term on the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission representing the 2nd Congressional District. Dukes, owner of Blue Marlin…

The Friends of African American Art & Culture celebrates first-ever art acquisition

May 19, 2022

Honor a major milestone at FAAAC presents Modern Rhythms on June 2 CMA affinity group the Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC) announces their first-ever art acquisition — Oliver Lee…

Part 2—Making Strategic Alliances Work: Proper Strategy and Aligned Structure

May 19, 2022

By Thomas Pietras  Bauknight, Pietras, & Stormer, PA.   This is part two of our series where we explore the key components of successful strategic alliances. In this article, we’ll…

LaserForm & Machine, Inc. expanding operations in Richland County

May 19, 2022

$5 million investment will create 51 new jobs LaserForm & Machine, Inc. (LaserForm & Machine), a metal fabrication and machine shop, announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The…

Trinity Partners facilitates industrial lease in Greenville County

May 19, 2022

Trinity Partners recently facilitated the lease of 535 John Ross Court in Greenville County to Ansco & Associates, LLC. The newly constructed facility consists of 10,000 square feet and will…

Highest Morningstar Rating for WI Fidelis 10-year risk-adjusted performance

May 18, 2022

Wallick Investments, LLC’s separately managed account composite, WI Fidelis, received a 5-Star Morningstar RatingTM for 10-year risk-adjusted performance among 112 Mid-Cap Blend products as of March 31, 2022. Only the…

The ART of Real Estate welcomes Steely Walker as Executive Coordinator

May 18, 2022

The ART of Real Estate announced that Steely Walker has joined the team as their new Executive Coordinator. Steely moved to Columbia from Atlanta, GA in 2012 to attend the…

City leaders seeking information to get youth positively activated this summer

May 18, 2022

The City of Columbia is seeking information from local youth organizations and groups regarding youth services this summer. The Youth Services Guide will also include information about the City of…

SC Whitmore School named National Beta School of Merit

May 18, 2022

SC Whitmore School (SCWS), a Columbia based virtual charter public high school and member school of the SC Public Charter School District, is proud to announce that SC Whitmore School…

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces South Carolina State Grand Jury investigation results in drug indictments against multiple defendants associated with Mexican cartels 

May 18, 2022

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the South Carolina State Grand Jury has issued indictments in the drug trafficking case known as “Los Banditos”.   The indictments currently…

1st Police, Parks & Pedals Community Bicycle Initiative to Celebrate National Bicycle Safety Month

May 18, 2022

The Columbia Police Department Foundation and the Columbia Parks & Recreation Foundation have partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors to hold the inaugural Police, Parks & Pedals Community Bicycle Initiative and…

E.A. Sween Company establishing operations in Greenwood County

May 18, 2022

$38 million investment will create 300 new jobs E.A. Sween Company, a leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwich industry, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenwood County. The company…

Colliers Report: Multifamily market will stabilize this year

May 18, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 Columbia Multifamily Market Highlights As apartment prices continue to increase quarter-over-quarter and single-family home deliveries rise, many renters are choosing to…

Revs. Joe & Janis English

May 18, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   Many times I will half-jokingly say to someone, “You are one of my mentors.” There is more truth to this statement than not because I am…

A New Broom Sweeps Clean

May 18, 2022

By Tom Poland   “A new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.” Mom pulled out this old saw when a new preacher attempted wholesale change or…

MBM Partner, Stanley L. Myers, named as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers

May 18, 2022

Stanley L. Myers, Partner at Moore Bradley Myers (MBM), has become a Fellow in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers. Myers law practice focuses on personal injury, workers’ compensation,…

Sharonview Federal Credit Union selects Upstart for Personal Lending

May 18, 2022

INDIAN LAND, SC – Sharonview Federal Credit Union, a top credit union serving over 100,000 members in the Carolinas and nationwide, today announced it has partnered with Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST),…

S.C. non-profit to lead beach clean-ups along four coastlines on World Ocean Day

May 18, 2022

Two South Carolina beaches, one Hawaiian beach, one beach in the Galapagos to be cleared of debris next month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Global Eco Adventures (GEA), a Midlands-based…

Appalachian Development Corporation hires Michael Smith as Vice President

May 18, 2022

Appalachian Development Corporation (ADC) welcomes Michael Smith as their new Vice President. He will be working with banks, lenders, credit unions, and small businesses throughout South Carolina providing the SBA…

Ce Scott-Fitts promoted to deputy director

May 17, 2022

The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing the promotion of Ce Scott-Fitts, previously artist development director, to its executive leadership team as deputy director. The Detroit native joined the SCAC…

Dunkin’s Iced Coffee Day to benefit local Columbia children’s hospitals on May 25

May 17, 2022

$1 from every Iced Coffee sold at participating Dunkin’® restaurants nationwide will support the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s mission to bring joy to kids battling illness Dunkin’® is giving…

Seibels appoints Laura M. Spells to Vice President of Accounting and Financial Services

May 17, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC – Seibels announced the appointment of Laura M. Spells to Vice President of Accounting and Financial Services, and Treasurer. In this leadership role, Ms. Spells will oversee the…

Entrepreneur Minute – Laura Boccanfuso, Van Robotics

May 17, 2022

The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…

SC Mental Health State Director to testify before US Senate Special Committee

May 17, 2022

Kenneth Rogers, MD, state director of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), will testify before the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging at 10:00 am. on Thursday,…

Relic Room to offer free summer admission to military and their families

May 17, 2022

As it has for several years, this summer the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will participate in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a national program that provides…

SCATCC announces 2022 award winners

May 17, 2022

The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2022 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, Garry Powers, Midlands Technical College Honors an individual who has made…

Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® elects David Lockwood of Colliers | South Carolina as incoming President-Elect

May 16, 2022

David Lockwood, CRE, CCIM, SIOR, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina, was recently elected by the Global Board of Directors of the Society of…

County’s Planning Commission restarts land development code process

May 16, 2022

The Richland County Planning Commission met Monday, May 9, to officially restart mapping efforts for the rewrite of the County’s 2021 Land Development Code (LDC), which regulates land use, growth and…

Feral hog management to occur during upcoming fireflies closure

May 16, 2022

Staff from Congaree National Park, along with staff from USDA APHIS and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, will be conducting scheduled feral hog management work near the…

Teacher of the Year finalist profile

May 16, 2022

Dreher Teacher Addresses Students’ Needs, Works to Ensure All Have ‘Very Good Days’ Elizabeth Link knows all too well the implications of teaching without first addressing the basic needs of…

South Carolina ETV receives four Southeast EMMY nominations

May 16, 2022

Awards recognize some of the greatest television work in the Southeast The Regional Southeast EMMY® Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) recently announced nominations for…

Richland Library announces Kids in Print 2022 contributors

May 16, 2022

27th Edition of Literary Magazine Spotlights Work of Local Youth Richland Library is releasing Kids in Print 2022, an annual literary magazine that showcases the talents of young people across…

Outdoor book sale at Irmo Library May 21

May 16, 2022

The  weather is heating up and it is a perfect time to take a good book out on the patio or to the park and sit under a tree! And…

Three Collins & Lacy attorneys selected as 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers

May 16, 2022

Three Collins & Lacy attorneys have been named 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers® for work in their respective practice areas. “Collins & Lacy attorneys are honored to be part of…

Former Museum Exec. Director and former Commission Chair awarded Order of the Palmetto

May 16, 2022

On May 10, former State Museum Executive Director, William Calloway, and former State Museum Commission Chair, Gray T. Culbreath, were awarded the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Henry McMaster for their…

SC Chamber to host inaugural Women’s Leadership Symposium

May 16, 2022

On Wednesday, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce will host the inaugural Women’s Leadership Symposium, a conference designed to highlight the contributions of women for the betterment of our state.…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces National 529 Day observance with PalmettoBaby Grants

May 16, 2022

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicked off the upcoming National 529 College Savings Day by announcing that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan will provide privately-funded $529 grants to every baby…

Vibrant summer shows use different approaches to explore the natural world

May 16, 2022

Enjoy American Impressionism and stunning fiber installations at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art announces two fresh summer exhibitions, both organized by the CMA, that offer complementary expressions of…

Decorated officer will tell how the Marines took back Hue during Tet Offensive

May 16, 2022

At the start of the fateful year of 1968, then-Capt. Myron Harrington, USMC, was a supply officer in Da Nang, far from the sharp end of the Vietnam War. In…

Richland County Sheriff’s Department captain becomes one of the fewer-than-one percent

May 13, 2022

Captain Vincent Goggins graduates from the FBI National Academy By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Captain Vincent Goggins joined a truly elite corps of law enforcement…

Tighe sworn in as President of the South Carolina Bar

May 13, 2022

Columbia attorney J. Hagood Tighe took office as president of the South Carolina Bar on May 12. He was sworn in by U.S. District Court Judge J. Michelle Childs during…

National Wild Turkey Federation announces leadership transitions

May 13, 2022

EDGEFIELD, SC – The National Wild Turkey Federation today announced that Becky Humphries, its CEO since 2017, will retire in February 2023 as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary. To succeed her, the…

Trinity Partners announces recent major transaction

May 12, 2022

William Mills and Roger Winn, SIOR of Trinity Partners recently represented the sellers in the sale of 2909 & 2917 Rosewood Drive. The properties were sold separately to the same…

Trison Wells establishing operations in Colleton County

May 12, 2022

$1.2 million investment to create 35 new jobs Trison Wells, a consumer products manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 35…

Making Strategic Alliances Work: What is a Strategic Alliance?

May 12, 2022

By Thomas Pietras and Christian R. Stormer Bauknight, Pietras, & Stormer, PA.   An earlier version of this series was published in The University of South Carolina’s Business & Economic…

Rediscovering An Old Friend

May 12, 2022

By Tom Poland March 3rd is a day I’ll long remember. A bit earlier I had given a talk to the Kiwanis Club at the Darlington Country Club. Returning home…

What You Forget About Parenthood

May 12, 2022

By Amy Coward It’s been a while since I had young children at home. Other than the occasional visit from grandchildren (an hour here, two hours there), all my children…

The beauty of humility

May 12, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   A couple of years ago I went to a workshop on experiential learning. It was on a college campus in one of the training rooms in…

Columbia Museum of Art receives Connected Communities Grant Award from Central Carolina Community Foundation

May 11, 2022

Grant to support More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series  The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) announces it has been selected as a recipient of a Connected Communities grant from…

REALTOR Chachere Freeman joins Wolfe & Taylor, Inc.

May 11, 2022

Chachere Freeman has joined Wolfe & Taylor, the locally owned real estate and property management company founded in 1945. A Columbia native, Freeman has practiced real estate since 2009, helping…